Connie Sellers

The board conducted the first reading of the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund budget. Discussions encompassed a review of the strategic education goals, expenditure forecasts, tax abatement information, and comparative district analyses regarding per-pupil spending and academic rankings. The board highlighted the district's accomplishments in student achievement, teacher salary competitiveness, and operational efficiency. Plans were established for a subsequent public hearing and second reading, with specific deadlines set for the submission of additional information requests by board members.

The Gcs Education Strategic Plan for 2024-2029 outlines a strategic direction focused on enhancing student academic performance and overall school experience. This direction is informed by comprehensive student feedback obtained in Spring 2023, addressing key areas such as academic support, social-emotional well-being, learning environment improvements, and the development of essential skills like interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and concentration strategies. The plan aims to effectively prepare students for future personal and professional success through robust extracurricular engagement and supportive educational practices.

This document outlines performance goals for Armstrong Elementary School, focusing on improving student outcomes and school status. Key objectives include demonstrating measurable growth towards exiting the SCDE's underperforming status by September 2025 through targeted instructional and resource interventions. It also aims to increase the percentage of students scoring 'meets or exceeds' in English Language Arts on SC READY from 39% in 2024 to 44% in 2025, and in Math from 37.6% in 2024 to 42.6% in 2025. Strategies include instructional walks, regular progress review meetings, district academic supports, active learning techniques, Professional Learning Community implementation, use of common formative assessments, and increased use of Depth of Knowledge questions.

This performance plan for Duncan Chapel Elementary School outlines strategies to improve academic outcomes and exit underperforming status. The key goals include demonstrating measurable growth towards exiting the SCDE's underperforming status by September 2025, increasing English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency from 41% to 46% by 2025, and increasing Math proficiency from 39.7% to 44% by 2025. Strategic approaches encompass instructional walks, regular progress review meetings, district academic supports, additional tiered interventions for reading and math, professional development including LETRS training and Reading Horizons, and leveraging a Professional Learning Community (PLC) framework to enhance student growth.

This Long Range Facilities Plan and Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2024-2028 by Greenville County Schools outlines strategies for facilities planning, capital budgeting, and educational programming. It focuses on building and utilizing space for students, responding to evolving educational needs, ensuring proper funding for maintenance and renovation, implementing instructional technology, providing necessary ancillary facilities, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The plan aims to manage growth and provide a safe, healthy, and effective learning environment for students.